Vauxhall Corsa C (2000 - 2006) - 2001 1.7D Y17DTL - oil light slow to go out

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Tue 29 Jul 2008 17:23
2001 1.7D Y17DTL - oil light slow to go out - mfarrow
Hi all

Oil light seems to take a while (~3 seconds?) to come off on a cold start.

My question is should there be a non-return valve somewhere that isn't working or am I doing anything wrong with the oil filter (paper element only)?

Anyone with same engine or Y17DT: what's your experience?

Thanks

Edited by Pugugly on 29/07/2008 at 20:40

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Tue 29 Jul 2008 19:25
2001 1.7Di Y17DTL engine - oil light slow to go - C82N
I had an astra with this engine and it was the same as yours. If anything the oil light took even longer (up to 5 seconds) to extinguish after a cold start. I also had a friend with an 1.7CDTI astravan that did the same thing. I don't think there is anything wrong, just a charactoristic of the engine.
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Tue 29 Jul 2008 23:17
2001 1.7Di Y17DTL engine - oil light slow to go - topbloke
this is normal for this engine
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Thu 31 Jul 2008 13:31
2001 1.7Di Y17DTL engine - oil light slow to go - krebb industries
Can only agree - my Meriva 1.7cdti's oil light takes about 3-5 seconds to go out, whether hot or cold.

I've seen other posts on here about the same "problem" and it seems ts just a feature.
The car has done 40000 miles and has always done it.
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Thu 31 Jul 2008 16:14
2001 1.7D Y17DTL - oil light slow to go out - caine
If it worries you that much then a well equiped garage will be able to do an indipendant oil pressure test.If as stated by previous respondant i'ts lazy think on this,Every time you change the oil the engine runs to all intents dry untill pressure is reestablished.Quality oil has properties that means it sticks to bearing surfaces even when off.don't skimp.
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Thu 31 Jul 2008 19:33
2001 1.7D Y17DTL - oil light slow to go out - mfarrow
Thanks for the responses.

I guess I'll live with it - just hate the change in engine note and the blow-by via the oil cap when starting it up - really grates on me.

Quality oil used - GM 10w40.
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Thu 31 Jul 2008 22:00
2001 1.7D Y17DTL - oil light slow to go out - caine
What?Blowby?where did that come from?engine note change?qu was on warning light.confused.elaborate.precise question please.specific symptoms.
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Fri 1 Aug 2008 14:04
2001 1.7D Y17DTL - oil light slow to go out - mfarrow
What?Blowby?where did that come from?engine note change?qu was on warning light.confused.elaborate.precise question please.specific symptoms.


I didn't think it was a symptom! Blow-by felt by putting hand over oil filler hole whilst oil pressure builds up. Goes away after the light extinguishes. Engine note change is only slight and I think consistent with the oil having reached all bearing surfaces.
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Fri 1 Aug 2008 19:14
2001 1.7D Y17DTL - oil light slow to go out - caine
I would not be happy with that.despite preveious repondant's.Implication is the bore's are dry!something akin to doing a wet compression test to check for worn ring's/bore's.Once pressure is reestablished lube reaches pistons and creates a seal.Cannot possibly see how that can be good for bore wear.I think I would be looking for a lubrication schematic for possible flaws/faults.if as respondants say,is normal.then everytime u start u will be massivly accelerating engine wear.if this is norm and designed in i would'nt give the engine much of a life span.
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